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The definitive resource on the size, scope and finances of the Northern Ireland Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector 

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Giving to charities drops amid Covid pandemic

25 Mar 2021Shauna O'Neill Research, COVID19 UpdatesState of the Sector, Charitable giving

People in Northern Ireland gave significantly less to charity during the last 12 months compared to the same period in 2019.  That’s according to new research from NICVA into charitable giving in Northern Ireland.

NICVA Profiles the Size and Scope of the NI Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector

11 Mar 2020Research for SocietyState of the Sector

As of February 2020, it is estimated that there are 6,122 organisations in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Northern Ireland (NI).

As charitable giving in Northern Ireland falls, charities are going digital to fund their vital work

24 May 2019Research, Policy & Public Affairs, Value to SocietyCharitable giving, State of the Sector

NICVA’s latest survey of Charitable Giving in Northern Ireland shows that donations have fallen since 2017 but that digital giving through electronic means appears to be becoming ever more popular.

More People Giving to Charity Compared to One Year Ago

26 Jan 2017Rachel Shannon RISPResearch, Individual Giving, State of the Sector, Charitable giving

People in Northern Ireland are more likely to give money to charity compared to one year ago, according to NICVA's latest Individual Giving survey.

NICVA Launches NI Faith Survey

11 Nov 2016Rachel Shannon Faith based engagementViewfinder (Research), State of the Sector

NICVA has launched a short online survey for all faith based organisations in Northern Ireland. If you are a faith based organisation we would love to hear from you. 

State of the Sector Profiles the VCSE Workforce

30 Sep 2016Rachel Shannon ResearchResearch, State of the Sector, HR

NICVA’s latest State of the Sector research sheds light on the size, scope and finances of the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland in a brand new online format. This article focuses on the Workforce section of the research. 

Communities Minister sets out priorities for sector

28 Sep 2016Lisa McElherron Research, Policy & Public AffairsState of the Sector, Research, Policy, Volunteering

NICVA members from across Northern Ireland got together on 28th September for the official launch of the new State of the Sector research and a special Ministerial address from Minister for Communities Paul Givan MLA.

State of the Sector Explores Volunteering in the VCSE Sector

23 Sep 2016Rachel Shannon ResearchState of the Sector, Research

NICVA’s latest State of the Sector research sheds light on the size, scope and finances of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector in a brand new online format. This article focuses on the Volunteering section of the research. 

State of the Sector Explores Organisations' Outlook for the Year Ahead

5 Sep 2016Rachel Shannon ResearchResearch, State of the Sector

The latest State of the Sector research sheds light on the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland in a brand new online format. This article focuses on the Future Issues section of the research. 

NICVA’s State of the Sector Profiles the VCSE Sector

22 Aug 2016Rachel Shannon RISPResearch, State of the Sector

NICVA’s latest State of the Sector research sheds light on the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland in a brand new online format. This article focuses on the Profile section of the research.